Seaport · Norway
Port of Brettesnes
Brettesnes (Norway) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 21920). It lies on the Norwegian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Norway
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NOBTS
- World Port Index no.
- 21920
- Coordinates
- 68.23°N, 14.85°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Norwegian Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Norway
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Beach mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,850 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,290 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Brettesnes, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 182 (Enroute) - North and West Coasts of Norway.
Frequently asked questions about Brettesnes
Where is Port of Brettesnes?
Brettesnes (Norway) lies on the Norwegian Sea, at about 68.23°N, 14.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Brettesnes?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NOBTS for Brettesnes. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Brettesnes from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,850 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,290 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Helsinki (Vuosaari), Gothenburg, Aarhus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Brettesnes?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Brettesnes through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.